The club had nearly 500 cars line the green of the fairgrounds and about 2,500 guests attended Sunday afternoon. Every year the club donates the proceeds from its show to several different charities.

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"We take the money from this event and we share it throughout northwest Connecticut," said Glenn Royals, president of the club. "We've donated all over as far as whatever the needs may be."

In the past, the club has donated to Torrington Police Department, D.A.R.E. and the Police Activity League.

While people filled the fairgrounds and took photos of each car, music from the 60s played through the loudspeaker. Children were entertained by games while vendors paved areas around the cars with nostalgic collectibles for sale.

"This is what the show is all about, it's about having fun," Royals said. "You can't turn it into a business."

The club allows other clubs and individuals to raffle off cars at the annual event. This year cars were being raffled by the Newtown Lions Club, Bakersville Library, Kent Library and students from Wamogo High School.

"We let the raffle cars come into the show for free," Royals said, "because we're giving the money away to charities in the Northwest Corner. We don't want to rob the people that make our show."

Paul Krueger, Chairman of the Newtown Lions club brought a classic Mustang convertible to raffle off. The proceeds from his raffle will go to benefit the families of victims of the December shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Krueger has been participating in the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club for several years. He says he returns every year to raffle off a Mustang for charity. He's raffled 22 Mustangs with the car show.

"It's low-key. It's fun. Everyone has the same attitude," he said. "We're here to serve the community."

John Grunder and co-creator, Jack Cable, were present for the event. Grunder showcased his larger car collection which included car exclusives like the 1923 Ford Model T Camper, the only one of its kind left.

"That's what you run into in a showcase like this," Royals said. "We wanted to have all of his cars."

The club's 55-member roster volunteered at the event in several different capacities.

"Everybody that comes here usually walks away happy with what they've done here for the day." Royals said. "This is what we love."